Brotherly Game Daily Links 9/16/16

Philadelphia Union News

Union sign German midfielder Kevin Kratz
Cool, a new player. Earnie Stewart says the 29-year-old will provide "valuable depth" as the playoffs draw near.

Reasons to watch Union vs Portland Timbers
Make sure you tune into the game this Saturday.

Joshua Yaro leaning on Philadelphia Union after his mother's passing
Sad, but uplifting story about Joshua Yaro and the passing of his mother from a few months ago.

The Philadelphia Union really aren't that bad on the road
A road record of three wins, seven losses, and four draws doesn't seem that great on the surface, but look beyond the numbers says Kevin Kinkead.

MLS News

Sporting Kansas City signs Benji Joya
Sporting Kansas City has added 22-year-old midfielder Benji Joya.

Former Argentina, Barcelona manager front-runner for Atlanta United job?
From Messi to Atlanta?

Viewing numbers for soccer games on US TV for week of Sept. 9-11, 2016
As the NFL season kicked in the United States, it brought with it another poor weekend for MLS TV ratings.

MLS Hispanic Heritage Month Kit 2016
What would the MLS kits looks like if they had a little Latin flavor during Hispanic Heritage Month?

US Soccer News

Italian-American: Playing youth soccer in Italy versus America
Interesting article on the differences in youth soccer between Italy and America.

Rest of the World News

Man United lose Europa League opener while Inter stumble at home
Here are the results from today's UEFA Europa League action.